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Sep
10
2013
In the wake of the California Supreme Court's Harris Decision, A FEHA Claimant Must Show Discrimination was a "Substantial Motivating Factor" and An Employer Waives its Mixed-Motive Defense by Failing to Assert It in Its Answer Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
23
2016
California Employers – New Year, New Rules in 2017 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
25
2022
Federal Agencies Issue Interagency Statement on Special Purpose Credit Programs Under ECOA, Regulation B Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
20
2011
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Gender Discrimination Class Action Against Wal-Mart Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
6
2023
Supreme Court Raises the Bar for Title VII Religious Accommodations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
12
2023
What Does Affirmative Action’s Death Knell Mean for Employers? Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
31
2023
Get Prepared – Newly Mandated Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
20
2023
ALERT: FCC Seeks to Eliminate Digital Discrimination Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
16
2013
Mexican Federal Labor Law Reform: What Companies Doing Business in Mexico Need to Know Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
7
2013
Second Circuit Rules that a "Bare-Bones" Complaint Rephrasing the Text of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is Insufficient to State an Overtime Claim Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
12
2015
Supreme Court Sides with EEOC in Abercrombie & Fitch Hijab Case Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
15
2016
California Employers: Get Ready for New FEHC Regulations Effective April 1st Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
18
2017
California Governor Vetoes Two Bills Related to Public Report of Gender Wage Differentials and Discrimination Based on “Reproductive Health Decisions” Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
30
2013
Federal Court Stops Serial Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Plaintiff's Latest Effort: Payne v. Chapel Hill North Properties Poyner Spruill LLP
Oct
29
2013
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Settlement Reminds Employers of Responsibility to Protect Employees from Harassment by Third Parties Poyner Spruill LLP
Jan
13
2014
Same-Gender Marriage Implications for Employee Benefit Plans Poyner Spruill LLP
Jan
31
2012
EEOC Receives Record Number of Charges of Discrimination for the Second Year in a Row Poyner Spruill LLP
Dec
4
2012
Employers Must Reassign Disabled Employees To Vacant Positions Ahead of More Qualified Candidates? Seventh Circuit Says, "Yes." Poyner Spruill LLP
Jun
30
2013
Adding Bite To Its Bark: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Files First Lawsuits Since Its Updated Guidance On Criminal Background Checks Poyner Spruill LLP
Dec
16
2014
EEOC Files Contempt Action Against Employer for Alleged Breach of Settlement Agreement Poyner Spruill LLP
Jun
27
2011
EEOC Aims to Clarify Leave Rights Under the ADA Poyner Spruill LLP
Dec
31
2012
Fourth Circuit Upholds Employer-Favorable Religious Discrimination Decision Poyner Spruill LLP
Feb
4
2014
Fourth Circuit Rules That Temporary Impairments May Be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Covered Disabilities Poyner Spruill LLP
May
13
2011
U.S. Supreme Court Expands Anti-Retaliation Protections for Employees Poyner Spruill LLP
May
29
2013
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Publishes Updated Guidance on the Employment Rights of People with Cancer, Diabetes, Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities Poyner Spruill LLP
Aug
10
2013
Will Obesity Claims Be the Next Wave of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Litigation? Poyner Spruill LLP
May
14
2011
Supreme Court Issues Decision Regarding “Cat’s Paw” Claims of Discrimination Poyner Spruill LLP
Jun
19
2012
Federal Agencies Continue to Focus on Pay Discrimination Poyner Spruill LLP
Apr
30
2013
Pregnancy and Disability Discrimination the Focus of EEOC Enforcement Activity Poyner Spruill LLP
Apr
30
2014
California Court Issues Important Decision Regarding Fitness for Duty Evaluations Following Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Poyner Spruill LLP
Apr
28
2015
Supreme Court Issues Decision Regarding Accommodation of Pregnant Employees Poyner Spruill LLP
Jun
29
2015
Supreme Court Agrees With EEOC In Regard To Religious Accommodation Poyner Spruill LLP
Aug
11
2009
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Decision Favorable to Employers Regarding Age Discrimination Poyner Spruill LLP
Mar
29
2011
Fourth Circuit Opinion Highlights Risk of Harassment by Nonemployees Poyner Spruill LLP
Aug
14
2009
Jury Verdict Highlights Risks Involved in Monitoring Employee E-Mail and Reminder to Start Using New Form I-9 Poyner Spruill LLP
 

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